Seven Checkpoints Established in Layyah to Prevent Wheat Smuggling
Layyah police and Food Department staff will conduct round-the-clock checks at designated entry points and riverine areas, with legal action threatened against those involved in illegally transporting wheat.
The district police have established seven special checkpoints across Layyah to prevent the illegal transportation and smuggling of wheat, police said here on Saturday.
Round-the-clock checking has been ordered in coordination with the Food Department to curb the illegal movement of wheat, they added.
The checkpoints have been established at 234/TDA, Karor Lal Esan, Jharkal, Paharpur, Dhori Adda, Kapuri, and riverine areas on the directions of District Police Officer Hassan Javed Bhatti.
Police personnel and Food Department staff have been deployed at the checkpoints and directed to ensure 24-hours blockades, effective checking, and strict surveillance to prevent the illegal transportation of wheat.
Strict legal action will be taken against those involved in the illegal transportation and smuggling of wheat, police said.
The police said all available resources were being utilized to implement government directives and curb the illegal movement of wheat.